Ch. 6 Chemical Bonding Vocabulary

Question 1

The unequal sharing of electrons between atoms is called ___ covalent bond.

Accepted Answer

polar

Question 2

Atoms of each element are represented in a compound by atomic symbols and subscripts.

Accepted Answer

chemical formula

Question 3

Nonmetals always ____ electrons to form ____ ions.

Accepted Answer

gain, negative

Question 4

_____ is a negative ion.

Accepted Answer

anion

Question 5

Two identical atoms joined together in a covalent bond. Ex. H2

Accepted Answer

diatomic molecule

Question 6

The symbol represents the atom and the dots represent the valence electrons surrounding it.

Accepted Answer

Lewis dot structure

Question 7

The equal sharing of electrons between atoms is called ____ bond.

Accepted Answer

nonpolar

Question 8

______ is a positive ion.

Accepted Answer

cation

Question 9

This bond results from the sharing of one pair of electrons between nonmetals

Accepted Answer

single covalent

Question 10

This type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

Accepted Answer

covalent

Question 11

Metals always _______ electrons to form _____ ions

Accepted Answer

lose, positive

Question 12

Bond energy is required to break a chemical bond and form neutral atoms.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 13

This chemical bond is formed from the electrostatic attraction between + and negative ions.

Accepted Answer

ionic

Question 14

This covalent bond is produced by the sharing of three pairs of electrons between two nonmetals

Accepted Answer

triple covalent bond

Question 15

This covalent bond is produced by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two nonmetals.

Accepted Answer

double covalent

Question 16

A link between atoms resulting from the mutual attraction of their nuclei for electrons.

Accepted Answer

chemical bond

Questions 16